Captain, United States Navy Reserve (Retired), Naval Aviator in World War I. Aide for advanced training Pensacola Naval Air Station. Following the war he inaugurated classes in Aeronautics at the University of Alabama which grew to an Aeronautical Engineering Degree. Director of Civilian Pilot Training Program at University of Alabama. Pioneered course for women pilots in aerobatics. Chairman of committees which developed Druid and Van De Craff Airfields in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. World War II Director of Ground Training and Education Officer for U.S. Naval Training Bases. Member of Early Birds and Pioneer Aviators Association.